Dumpling Recipe
Dumplings are a beloved dish enjoyed across cultures, but their origins can be traced back to ancient China.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Dumpling wrappers
- Frying pan or steamer
- Optional: Dumpling mold
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 pound ground pork or chicken
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and water to form a dough. Knead until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together ground pork or chicken, cabbage, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper in half and seal the edges by pressing firmly with your fingers or using a dumpling mold.
- To cook, you can either steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes or pan-fry them until golden brown on each side.